Programme

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

10:00am | Ceol na nÓg - Trad for Tots with Lucille Conway | TMAC (Ages 3-7; Admission £5)

Wiggle, clap, and tap at Trad for Tots! An interactive musical adventure for ages 3–7 to discover the magic of Irish Traditional Music.

10:00am | In the Footsteps of Tommy Walking Tour with Willie Monaghan | TMAC (Free Admission)

Walk the streets that shaped a folk legend! Join Willie Monaghan to explore the Keady landmarks and stories of Tommy Makem’s youth.

11:30am | Traditional Session with The Qua Family | TMAC

Traditional Irish Session with the Qua from from Markethill.

11:30am | Irish Language Workshop with Broná Haughey | TMAC (Free Admission)

Dip your toes into the Gaeilge! A friendly workshop to master the basics and get you speaking the Irish language in no time.

12:00pm | In the Footsteps of Tommy Walking Tour with Willie Monaghan | TMAC (Free Admission)

Walk the streets that shaped a folk legend! Join Willie Monaghan to explore the Keady landmarks and stories of Tommy Makem’s youth.

12:00pm | Trad Music | McGranes Supermarket

Traditional music in McGranes Supermarket.

2:00pm | Trad Music | Honeypot Café

Traditional music in the Honeypot Café.

2:00pm | Sarah in the Archives with NI Screen | TMAC (Free Admission)

Discover Sarah Makem through rare footage! NI Screen presents an archival journey into the life of Tommy Makems mother.

3:00pm | Singing, Story & Poetry Session with Mick Dunne | Arthurs Bar

Singing, Story & Poetry Session hosted by Mick Dunne.

4:00pm | Teenage Traditional Music Session with Gary Curley & Stephen McKee | Twisted Fox (Free pizza & chips for musicians)

All teenagers are welcome to the Twisted Fox to join a traditional session with music maestros Gary ‘Box’ Curley & Stephen ‘Banjo’ McKee. There will be free pizza and chips for all musicians!

7:00pm | The Dubliners Encore & Rory Makem | TMAC (Admission £30)

The legends return! The Dubliners Encore joined by Tommy Makem’s son, Rory, for an epic night of folk royalty. Secure your seats now! click here for more info.

10:00pm | Folk Session with The Rollicking Ramblers | Cassies Bar

Folk Session with The Rollicking Ramblers

10:00pm | Folk Session with Helen Murphy & Friends | Ollie Mones

Folk Session hosted by Helen Murphy & Friends.

10:00pm | Open Traditional Irish Session | Cooper Bar

An organic, open session for traditional Irish musicians. No official host, just turn up, tune up, and trade tunes with fellow players.

10:00pm | Trad Disco with DJ Conor Crimmins | Twisted Fox (O18's only; Admission £10 via Eventbrite or cash at the door)

Get ready for a unique night at the Twisted Fox! DJ Conor Crimmins spins a Trad Disco mix for the Tommy Makem Folk Festival click here for more info. *Over 18’s event!

Please note that all ticketed concerts, ticketed workshops, as well as the events indicated as having free admission, require pre-booking through our website due to limited space. All other events, including our traditional music sessions are completely open to everyone, with visiting musicians warmly welcome to join in!

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